Add 70/45 and 1/75
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1/75
70/45 + 1/75 is 353/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
70/45 = 70 × 5/45 × 5 = 350/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225 - Add the two like fractions:
350/225 + 3/225 = 350 + 3/225 = 353/225 - So, 70/45 + 1/75 = 353/225
In mixed form: 1128/225
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